Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

The Best Beef Chili (with Beans)

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This beef chili recipe is very special to me. It's based off of my Grandma's chili. Since I have such a great food memory (yes, it's a thing), I never forgot what a steaming bowl of grandma's chili tasted like. It was such a huge part of my childhood. Although, my grandma didn't write the recipe down, my mom told me the gist of how she made it. Making this beef chili has become a tradition of mine. Every year, once the days start to become shorter, and the temperature starts to dive, I … [Read more...]

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix (6 Ingredients)

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Is there anything better than a mug of creamy, chocolate-y, hot cocoa to wrap your hands around during the winter?! Yes there is! It's homemade hot cocoa mix!!!  That's right! This is a recipe for making your very own hot cocoa mix. Once the bulk hot cocoa mix is made, you can effortlessly turn it into a bunch of cups of  delicious, warming, hot cocoa!!! Are you READY for this?!?! You're gonna love this homemade hot cocoa mix!!! It's super easy to make, only requiring … [Read more...]

Chewy Gluten Free Molasses Cookies (+ Vegan)

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If there is one flavor that makes me think of Christmas - besides peppermint - it is molasses/gingerbread. Anyone else agree? This is why we MUST make some molasses cookies to help us celebrate the season!  You're going to love these gluten free molasses cookies, they are soft and chewy, with a crunchy sugar coating. They are bursting with molasses, warming spices, including plenty of ginger. They are easy to make, only one bowl is required. They are extra special when enjoyed … [Read more...]

Coconut Macaroons (Sweetened with Honey)

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It's officially cookie season!!!  Well, isn't it always cookie season?!?! Let's make some coconut macaroons!!! If you love all things coconut - especially coconut with a little bit of dark chocolate - then, these cookies are for you. These coconut macaroons are soft, a little crunchy, chewy, loaded with delicious, sweet, shredded coconut, and just a little dark chocolate for contrast. They are super easy to make. They are sweetened with honey, they are gluten free, and dairy … [Read more...]